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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 21, 2026.
The same records list 4 cited deficiencies dated February 4, 2025 to December 8, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 4 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 4 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for Lower Valley Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-21.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
2
Medium High
1
Medium
1
Medium Low
0
Low
0
Unknown
0
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-15. Correction verified: 2026-01-21.
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-18. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-04. Correction verified: 2025-02-12.
One classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at time of inspection when an eligible volunteer was placed in this classroom to assist with the children.
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-28. Correction verified: 2022-02-02.
Two caregivers were observed using inappropriate discipline practices not permitted by the operation.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=126550
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